Fort Lawn, SC population by race
The table below shows Fort Lawn's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 630 | 54.83% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 40.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 59 | 5.13% |
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Fort Lawn population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Fort Lawn has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Lawn's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Lawn population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.83% are white, 40.03% are Black or African American and 5.13% are multiracial.
Fort Lawn 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fort Lawn is White with a population of 630 (54.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 59 (5.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Lawn, SC
By ethnicity, 37 (3.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,112 (96.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Lawn, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 630 (56.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fort Lawn, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Lawn's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Lawn Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 630 | 56.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 460 | 41.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 1.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Lawn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 31 (83.78% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fort Lawn, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Lawn's Hispanic population.
Fort Lawn Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 31 | 83.78% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 16.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Lawn, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.22% of Fort Lawn population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Lawn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 31 (83.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Lawn, SC have?
Fort Lawn, SC has 460 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 40.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Lawn is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Lawn, SC?
With 96.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Lawn.
That being said, with a 40.03% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Lawn.
What is the majority race in Fort Lawn, SC?
With a population of 630 (54.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Lawn.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Lawn, with 40.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
